Terry Alan Madson

Terry Alan Madson, age 74, of Rogers and formerly of Hot Springs, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was born on March 26, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Arthur Madson and Norene Weiker Madson.  On December 15, 1973, he married Rita Tlach.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Terry graduated from Grove City High School, Grove City, Minnesota, in 1966.  The following November he enlisted in the United States Army, serving three years and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He graduated from Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Urban Regional Development.  He was the city planner of Thief River Falls, Minnesota for two years before relocating to St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 1988, he moved his family to Hot Springs and later started Patterned Concrete Design Inc. before retiring in 2016.  Terry was proud to be associated with the Garland County Habitat for Humanity, pouring many of their driveways.  He was also a lector at St. Mary’s of the Springs Catholic Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rita Madson; two daughters Amy (Brent) Gautier of Rogers and Bethany Madson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three sons, USAF Master Sgt. Nickolas (Xandria) Madson of Eagle, Wisconsin, Matthew (Natalie) Madson of Cypress Lake, Texas and Kyle Madson of Rogers; eleven grandchildren; one sister, Betty Harris of Sacramento, California; extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM followed by a catholic mass at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Mary’s of the Springs Catholic Church.

Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

There will be a reception at the Life Center following the burial. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycares.com.